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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 08-21 CC MIN77 National City, California, August 21, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Biggs, Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Kerr, 0sburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Rev. R. D. Richardson of South Bay Bible Community Church. COUNCILMAN C0L'URN present. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8175 was read, "RESOLUTION HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER. SARY OF THE CITY OF WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA". Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the resolution concerning the contribu• tion of taxes to the Metropolitan Water District has not been prepared as we do not have a copy of their resolution establishing the amount of money for the City of National City to contribute. Moved by Allen, Conded by Hart, at the end of this meeting, we adjourn the meeting to 1:30 on Thursday, August 23. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , 'BAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO, 962 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA" was presented for the first reading and read in full. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the ordinance should read "C-2, Limited Commercial Zone" instead of Multi- ple Residence Zone. The first reading was accepted with that correc- tion. ORDINANCE AIO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 716i OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL Oply ANL1 PROVIDING FOR ONE EVENING MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 894" was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CER- TAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'LEONARD STREET AMMExATZDNI TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY" was presented for the first reading and read in full. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the Park and Recreation Department of the State of California desiring to purchase surplus 8/21/62 78 water from the Metropolitan Water District to be used for recreational purposes in Lake Elsinore, National City has no direct interest or connection in the matter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the back pay of the police- men, the Council should have a full report before next meeting. He stated his opinion would be a portion of the claim should be paid and a portion denied. VICE MAYOR ALLEN asked if it would be legal or feasible to put the matter to the vote of the people. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he would include it in his report. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the street adjacent to the Golden Arrow Dairy which was annexed to both Chula Vista and National City, he would like more time in which to look into the matter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the matter be laid over until next week. Carried by unanimous vote, OPENING OF BIDS on sale of property described in Resolution 8159 was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had one brid from Acme Chevrolet in the amount of $45,749.85 per acre, or $158,751.98 for the estimated 3.47 acres. Cashier checks in the amount of $15,875.20 were enclosed. There was no one present wishing to submit a bid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the bid be accepted as presented and the City Attorney and City Manager be authorized to open the escrow to proceed with the sale. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RAY COLLETT, Secretary of Acme Chevrolet, was present and stated there is no sales commission involved and the bid is on a per acre basis, the total amount to be adjusted when the acreage is sur- veyed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the bid be accepted on a per acre basis. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he received a letter from Allstate Insurance Company notifying the City the insurance policy of F. San Martin & Son was canceled June 27, 1962, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the letter be filed, Carried by mnanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated F. San Martin & Son is now operating without in. surance and he believed his contract required he carry insurance. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the City Manager be authorized to enforce the contract or use his discretion to do what is necessary to protect the interest of the City and it be done immediately. Carried by unanimous vote. LARRY RUEHLE, representing the Monday Morning Breakfast Club, was present and presented Stan Biggs, Director of Public Works, with their Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding and unselfish work 8/21/62 79 with the Boy Scouts and local conservative groups, E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated he was glad to see the opening of bids at the Council meeting. He suggested the agenda be changed, reversing the order of the Flag salute and the in- vocation; he also stated the Flag should be open instead of folded for the Flag salute and suggested, if the Flag belongs to the Judge, the City purchase their own. Mr. Alsdorf said last week the ordinance setting the tax rate for the coming year was read by title only and he thought it should have been read in full. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the Pony League in National City has won every game in the playoffs and if they win the next three games, they will play in the 'Iorld Series in Pennsylvania. We should know by the end of next week if they will play in the Series. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended if the team does get to play in the World Series in Penn, we should have official representation sent by the City, Mr, Morgan would be the likely choice since he was responsible for the creation of Little Lea+§ue in National City and has worked leery closely with the team. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of Mayor Gautereaux be approved and the City Manager use his discretion as to what funds will be required. Councilmen Hart requested a ruling from the City Attorney if this use of City funds would be legal. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. COUNCILMAN MORGAN requested permission to leave the State if the team does go to Penn. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the request be granted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager write letters or prepare a resolution to send to all of the sponsors who are represented in the All Star Team, thanking them for their coopera- tion in the sport this year. Carried by unanimous vote, Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, a telegram be sent to the boys on the team wishing them success. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, a resolution of condolence be sent to the Council of Imperial Beach for the passing away of Harold F. Rea Reama, and a copy be sent to his family. Carried by unanimous vote, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended the transfer of Ruben Rubio from the Traffic Safety Committee to the vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: 8/21 /62 80 General Fund $ 21,331.32 Traffic Safety 162.31 Park 736.80 Retirement 4,801,92 Harbor 8,688.76 Park Construction 89.58 Payroll 54,177.62 Total $ 89,988.31 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and war- rants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Mays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8176 was read approving the following expenditures from the Capital Outlay Fund: Advanced Testing Lab, $84.50 - tests on remodeling Community Center; Gamewell Company, $27,300. - payment on Fire Alarm System. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reso- lution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with reference to the installation of Torgi- nol on a sidewalk, tests have been made of the process which indicates it setts with accepted procedures. The material is not effected by acids, etc. and it has a non-skid surface. CITY MANAGER HESS, recommen-. ,ded we go along with the observations of the Director of Public Morks with the following stipulations: (1) the material be installed on the sidewalk in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; (2) the property owner file a notarized statement with the City ac- cepting any and all liability arising from the installation, and the property owner agree to take immediate corrective steps if for any reason the installation shall become a public hazard as determined by the Public Works Director; (3) the City Manager and City Attorney prepare an amendment to our existing ordinance relative to resurfac- ing of sidewalks to include the observations as well as any other materials which might be considered in the future and any and all applications be subject on their own basis by the City Council. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works by approved and the man who requested the covering be permitted to procedd. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the report, with the exception of Items 9 and 10 which were considered last week, be approved. Motion lost by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn. Nays: Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the first item be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, all of the items be approved with the exception of those already acted upon 8/21/62 81 and the item relative to the increase of Community ^uildings rentals. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Mays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the item concerning the increase of Community Building rentals be ap• proved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated in regard to giving grades for sidewalks and curbs when building permits are obtained, it was his intention when he brought the matter up last week, that owners of existing homes also be given grades, if they desire to put in sidewalks or curbs. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we make it a policy, when home owners want to put in curbs, we make the cut to curb level for the curbs. Councilman Morgan, with the approval of Councilman Hart, amended his motion to include sidewalks. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: .Mien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. APPLICATION of Calvary Baptist Church to temporarily move a building from 2516 E. 18th Street to the rear of the same lot, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the application be approved with the restrictions as set by the Director of Public Works. Carried by unanimous vote. RESIGNATION OF DORIS P. KEMP from Park & Recreation Advisory Board was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted and a certificate issued. Carried by unanimous vote, REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $255 from M. C. Foncerrada which was posted accompanying his bid on houses in Olivewood Housing, was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the refund be granted. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS suggested we check into the matter to determine if the money was for a bond, the terms and conditions of which must be satisfied before. the money can be refunded, or was it the cash price of the houses, which is not refundable. The motion and second were with- drawn. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney check the matter to see if Mr. Foncerrada is entitled to a refund and get a recommendation from the City Manager and Housing Director. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Joe M. Hall, Parade Chairman,regarding parade on Labor Day and erection of reviewing stand, was presented. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended all members of the Council ride in the Parade. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved and Mr. Hall be sent a letter to that effect and the setting up of the bleachers be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION OF RICHARD N. McLELLAN to move a building from 2429-31 Doyle Street to Lot 343, Lincoln n,cres, was presented. Moved by 8/21/62 82 Morgan, seconded by Allen, permission be granted subject to the recommendation and restrictions of the Director of Public Works. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from A. V. Peterson relative to stray cats, was pre- sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Supt. of Parks Gautereaux relative to building rentals was presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he has received the new insurance policy covering money and securities handled in Olivewood Housing. He re- commended he be permitted to sign the acceptance of the change at a 50% reduction as approved by the Council. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager make a note for Housing Director Gautereaux's file that he be credited with alertness in keeping track of his department. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the employees' award system be put into effect immediately. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, CITY MANAGER HESS stated he is/receipt of a communication from the San Diego County Water Authority fixing their rate at 11 per $100 assessed valuation, and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the Spring Valley Sanitation Trunk Sewer in Sweetwater Valley, he would recommend he be permitted to write to the Chula Vista Council asking for a favorable recommen- dation relative to 400,000 additional gallons per day in anticipation of additional annexations and to accommodate the area already annexed in Sweetwater Valley, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be authorized to write a letter to Chula Vista and work out the sewer situation for property in Sweetwater Valley. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had a communication from Lee Morgan indi- cating it may be necessary to request an additional ten working days extension and recommended he be allowed an additional ten working days extension if it is required. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. 8/21/62 83 CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Mayor had previously been granted per- mission to attend a conference in Philadelphia and recommended the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to advance the Mayor with funds in accordance with existing regulations. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Morgan, the request be granted and the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: None. Mayor Gautereaux abstained from voting. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has communicated with the Jr. Chamber of Commerce relative to a gift to the City of a number of trees to be planted along National Avenue from 6th to 10th Street. Mr. Hess re- commended additional study be made of the matter so a recommendation can be presented at the next meeting. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Sacramento County Law Library was presented, re- questing complimentary copy of our code and ordinances in form. City Manager Hess recommended the City Clerk be permitted to present them with one of our code books. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Council previously approved of temporar- ily permitting the Water Company to use our lines in the Bahia Vista Industrial Area. The Water Company has suggested one part of the line be sold to the Company for $10; the Company be granted an ease- ment and should it be necessary in the future for the City to move a certain piece of line, it be done at the City's expense; and the City grant the Water Company an easement through the end of 30th Street through to the end of City property. City Manager Hess recommended we enter into an agreement with the Water Company under these condi- tions. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the City Manager and City Attorney nego.. tiate with the Water Company. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended temporary authority be given the City Treasurer to make check payments to persons who are submitting appli- cations for rebates concerning the trash matter.. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be requested to attend all Council meetings and all other department heads not be requested to attend unless they feel their presence is necessary or the City Council or City Manager feels their 8/21 /62 84 presence is necessary. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the re- commendation of the City Manager be approved and if the City Council or City Manager feel a department head should be present, he be in- formed of it. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in October 1961, City Engineer Foster and Councilman Morgan were designated as representatives to meet with the South Bay Highway Assn. Mr. Hess recommended City Engineer Foster not be required to participate in the meetings and if the Council wishes to send someone, it be a member of the Council; and the $10 annual dues not be paid by the Engineer's office, but be paid from the Gene- ral Fund. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and Councilman Hart be appointed as alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated an employee, Joseph Reeves, lost 15 days vacation in 1954 when he was drafted into the service. Mr, Hess re- commended Joe Reeves be granted his 15 days earned leave and the leave be taken and without pay. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Motion lost by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: None. Nays: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Attorney make a recommendation on the matter. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has reviewed Ordinance 837 relative to excavations but wishes to have the Council's views on seven points, a list of which will be provided at the next meeting, before he sub- mits his recommendation, CITY CLERK ALSTON announced there will be a hearing on the proposed San Diego Unified Port District, Thursday, Sept. 6th, at 9:30 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX suggested we either submit a written report, including a minority report, to the Board of Supervisors or make an oral appearance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, representa- tives of the Council be permitted to appear before the Board or a letter be written, including a minority report, and the City Manager be authorized to assist in directing the communication„ Carried by unanimous vote, MINUTES OF SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Board of Directors of August 7 were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he gave the City Attorney the boundary descriptions of the three parks so he could proceed with the ordi. nance. 8/21/26 85 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he had attended an Invitational Swimming and Diving meet and the A. A. U. officials complimented the Recreation Department for their assistance. Mayor Gautereaux thanked Recreation Director Hergert for the efforts of the department. RESOLUTION NO. 8177 , "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARD- ING THE PASSING OF HAROLO F. REAMA" was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the resolution be adopted• Carried by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX complimented City Manager Hess on the fine job he is doing, COUNCILMEN ALLEN AND HART joined Mayor Gautereaux in compli- menting City Manager Hess. COUNCILMAN MORGAN said he would like to see letters sent to the people responsible for extending the leaves of the coaches and managers of the Pony League team so they could be with the team in the playoffs. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City Manager write the letters. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, August 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY 0 N4T hAL enYLIt-ORNIA 8/21/62